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        vinny186
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        Where do you guys buy these items - big box or online?
         
        Posts: 116 | Registered: Dec 11, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        joecaption
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        Box store, walk in pick up items go install them all in the same day, not wait a week, hoping there the right item, there not damaged in shipment, no shipping charge.
        When buying cans, outlets, switches I buy them in the contractors box, not one at a time.


        joecaption
         
        Posts: 17743 | Location: Hartfield VA | Registered: Jan 31, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        Jaybee
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        Yup, me too. I can't remember the last time I bought less than six can lights at a time.

        Big box stores will have just about everything most homeowners need for electric. Biggest exceptions would be odd switches (like 4-ways) or odd style cover plates.


        Jaybee
         
        Posts: 9073 | Location: Knoxville, Tennessee | Registered: Sep 27, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        redoverfarm
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        There is an exception and that being specialized multi-functional plates and rare colored components. Occassionally you may need black, brown or grey switches and recpticles. I have noticed lately that the big box stores have scaled down carring these items in their inventory and they have to be ordered from an electrical contractor or online. I have even colored matched spraying plates to match when they were unavailable. Seems the white and beige are quite common though.
         
        Posts: 1607 | Location: Applachain | Registered: Feb 27, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
        vinny186
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        You guys are great, thanks for all the replies Smile
         
        Posts: 116 | Registered: Dec 11, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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